Ag minister says service vital to rural Albertans
More than 98 percent of people in Alberta are now connected to high speed internet, said Service Alberta minister Manmeet Bhullar during a videoconference of the announcement.
What started with the building of Alberta’s Supernet during the 1990s, which brought high speed internet to hospitals, schools, libraries and government buildings in communities across the province, is nearing completion with the more remote parts of the province now connected.
“Reliable high speed internet is essential to families,” said Bhullar, who said 98.3 percent of Albertans are now connected.
“These are essential ways for people to connect.”
“This is not about technology but how technology affects people’s lives and makes their lives better.”
Alberta agriculture minister Verlyn Olson said high speed allows rural Albertans to take university courses on line, or sell their products overseas via the internet.
“This is an equalizer for rural Alberta.”
